Readmissions after hospital discharge with acute exacerbation of COPD: are we missing something?
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2014
Abstract
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is an important part of the disease's morbidity, mortality, and progression, and is associated with increasing utilization of health care resources. The concept of integrated care based on a chronic care model is relatively new to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but has proved successful in improving clinical outcomes and probably in decreasing health care utilization in other chronic conditions. A comprehensive approach is needed to target a change in behavioral patterns in patients, increase physician's awareness and adherence to evidence-based recommendations, and address system related issues. This article discusses the evidence for various facets of nonpharmacological management of AECOPD and proposes a model of care that might be the missing link for reducing hospital readmissions for AECOPD. This model may decrease the morbidity, slow disease progression, and curb the increasing health care resource utilization without compromising patient care.
Volume
42
Issue
2
First Page
58
Last Page
69
ISSN
2154-8331
Published In/Presented At
Gaurav, K., Vaid, U., Sexauer, W., & Kavuru, M. S. (2014). Readmissions after hospital discharge with acute exacerbation of COPD: are we missing something?. Hospital practice (1995), 42(2), 58–69. https://doi.org/10.3810/hp.2014.04.1104
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
24769785
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article